Last week, two new singles competed for the top spot on the Digital Song Sales chart in America. Cardi B emerged as the winner with her new single “Enough (Miami)” selling over 37,000 copies, claiming the No. 1 spot. Meanwhile, V from BTS landed in second place with his single “Fri(ends)” making its debut on the chart in the runner-up position.
While it initially seemed like Cardi B and V were in a tight race for the top spot, the final numbers revealed that “Fri(ends)” fell short, selling just under 19,500 copies and securing the second-place position. If V had reached No. 1, he would have made history on the Digital Song Sales chart, as he has only claimed one leader on the tally with “Christmas Tree” in January 2022.
With another No. 1 under his belt, V would have broken out of a tie with several other South Korean musicians on the Digital Song Sales chart. Currently, he is tied with artists like Ha Sung-woon, IU, Psy, Jin, RM, and Youjeen for the fourth-most winners among soloists from South Korea. Jung Kook and Jimin currently lead all solo South Korean artists with five No. 1 hits each, putting V within reach of claiming the third-most champions spot.
Despite falling short of another No. 1, V’s success on the Digital Song Sales chart has been notable. The competition between Cardi B and V highlights the popularity of South Korean artists in the American music market, as BTS and its members continue to make waves with their solo projects.
Ultimately, Cardi B’s “Enough (Miami)” claimed the top spot on the Digital Song Sales chart, while V’s “Fri(ends)” followed closely behind in second place. With this latest round of rankings, both artists demonstrate their ability to attract large audiences and compete in the competitive music industry. Fans of both Cardi B and V eagerly await their next releases and the impact they will have on the charts.
